The super Eagles of Nigeria took another giant step to AFCON glory as the defeated the Bafana Bafana of South courtsy of Willaim Troost Ekong last minute goal.
The highly explosive match at the Cairo stadium had in attendance principal CAF officials and thousand of Egyptians who trooped out in mass to cheer the Nigerian super Eagles.
Super Eagles gaffer Gernot Rohr effected two changes to the squad that defeated Cameroon starting Villarreal sensational winger Samuel Chukwueze and Paderborn defender Jamilu Collins dropping Torino Defender Ola Aina and Levante utility player Moses Daddy Simon.
Villareal sensational winger Chukwueze justified his starting place as he gave the Super Eagles the lead in the 27minute as he clinically smashed in Ahmed Musa square play into the Bafana Bafana 18yard box. The Bafana Bafana made advances to restore parity before the half time break but the Eagles backline defended stoutly as the Eagles had the lead heading to the locker room.
The Second half resumed and we saw a more determined South African side as they dominated play and came close to draw a leveller on numerous occasions but to no avail. The Eagles equally had some begging chances to seal the win but they failed to utilise them.
The Eagles were punished for their Profligacy infront of goal as Zungu netted a VAR-assisted equalizer for Bafana Bafana on 72 minutes. The Eagles dominated afterwards and Gernot Rohr introduced moses Simon for tired Ahmed Musa and the latter recorded his second assist of the tournament as Udinese defender Troost Ekong tapped in his well taken corner kick.
Villareal Golden Boy Samuel Chukwueze was voted the man of the match for his overall contribution in the game which he crowned with a goal. The teenager was the Bafana Bafana backline biggest nightmare as he dazzled and mesmerized them with his trademark dribbles and run.
Congratulations Sammy!
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